RV show season ready to go

It’s the start of a new year, so what better time to start thinking about what new caravan, motorhome or camper trailer, and 4x4 or RV accessories, you’ll need for your next trip or touring holiday.

Even if you’re just browsing rather than buying, caravan and 4x4 shows are a great way to see and touch a lot of what’s available on the market, in the one convenient location.

They’re also the best place to compare features, models and prices, and find out about some of the great places to visit around Australia. And with many exhibitors offering show specials, you can save money too...

Here’s a list of most of the major and not so major RV and 4x4 shows of 2013, so you can start planning (and saving!)

VICTORIA

Melbourne Caravan & Camping Show
March 7-12, 2013
Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield
Website: caravanshow.com.au

Border RV & Camping Expo
August 16-18, 2013
Wodonga Racecourse, Wodonga
Website: borderexpo.com.au

National 4x4 & Outdoors Show
August 23-25, 2013
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Website: 4x4show.com.au/melbourne

Melbourne Leisurefest
October 3-6, 2013
Sandown Racecourse, Sandown
Website: melbourneleisurefest.com.au

RV & Camping Leisurefest
November 22-24, 2013
Bendigo Racecourse, Bendigo
Website: leisurefest.com.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo
February 8-10, 2013
Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Showground, Newcastle
Website: newcastle.supershow.com.au

Albury Caravan Camping 4WD & Fish Show
February 15-17, 2013
Albury Showground, Albury
Website: ruralscene.com.au

Illawarra Caravan Camping 4WD & Fish Show
February 22-24, 2013
Kembla Grange, Wollongong
Website: ruralscene.com.au

NSW Caravan, Camping, RV & Holiday Supershow
April 20-28, 2013
Rosehill Racecourse, Parramatta
Website: supershow.com.au

Hunter Valley Caravan Camping 4WD & Fish Show
May 24-26, 2013
Maitland Showground, Maitland
Website: ruralscene.com.au

Mid North Coast Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish & Boat Show
August 9-11, 2013
Wauchope Showground, Wauchope
Website: ruralscene.com.au

Penrith Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo
September 6-8, 2013
Penrith Panthers, Penrith
Website: Penrith.supershow.com.au

Orana Caravan Camping 4WD & Fish Show
Sept 13-15, 2013
Dubbo Showground, Dubbo
Website: ruralscene.com.au

Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show
October 18-20, 2013
Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek
Website: sydney.4wdshow.com.au

South Coast Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo
Mackay Park, Batemans Bay
Dates: TBC (last year Nov 2-4)
Website: southcoast.supershow.com.au

ACT

Canberra Home, Leisure, Caravan, 4WD Camping Show
Dates TBC (last year October 26-28)
Exhibition Park, Canberra
Website: rncas.org.au

QUEENSLAND

Gold Coast Caravan Camping 4WD & Fish Show
March 1-3, 2013
Parklands Showground, Southport
Website: ruralscene.com.au

National 4x4 & Outdoors Show
March 15-17, 2013
RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
Website: 4x4show.com.au

Queensland Caravan Camping & Touring Holiday Show
June 5-11, 2013
RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
Website: caravanqld.com.au

Wide Bay and Fraser Coast Home Show and Caravan and Camping Expo
August 16-18, 2013
Maryborough Showgrounds, Maryborough
Website: australianevents.com.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

SA Caravan and Camping and Outdoor Adventure Show
February 20-24, 2013
Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre, Wayville
Website: caravanandcampingsa.com.au

South Australia 4WD & Adventure Show
October 25-27, 2013
Adelaide Showground
Website: 4WDshow.com.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Perth Caravan & Camping Show
March 21-25, 2013
Claremont Showgrounds
Website: caravanandcampingshow.com.au

Perth 4WD & Adventure Show
November 8-10, 2013
McCallum Park, Perth
Website: 4WDshow.com.au